OUR
Team
Our Commitment to Excellence. At PPBA, we believe it takes a village to raise champions. From our visionary founders to our tireless coaches and support staff, every member of the team plays a crucial role in nurturing talent and promoting badminton excellence. Together, we are creating a legacy of sporting achievement and inspiring the next generation of players.
board members
Our esteemed board members bring a wealth of experience and insight to PPBA, ensuring we remain true to our mission of nurturing badminton talent.
Prakash Padukone
Co-Founder
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Sumit Virmani
Member
Prasanth S
Member
Vimal Kumar
Co-Founder
Ujjala Padukone
Member
Vivek Kumar
Co-Founder
Kiran Kaushik
Member
Coaches
Our coaching team blends years of experience with a drive for developing champions.
Sagar Chopda
Head Coach
A former Junior National Champion and Youth Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist, Sagar’s expertise as a player and coach helps athletes excel at the highest levels.
Umendra Singh Rana
Senior Coach (Khelo India)
With 16 years of experience and a history of coaching at national camps, Umendra specializes in honing young talent.
Tilak Muralikrishnan
Coach
An experienced player from Pondicherry and a state champion in both junior and senior doubles, Tilak uses his insights to develop doubles strategies and techniques.
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Hardik Makkar
Coach
Hardik’s experience spans representing Haryana at national levels to competing in the Badminton Asia Championship and the Summer Universiade, providing a rich competitive edge to his coaching.
Dhirendra Kumar Sen
Senior Coach
With over 39 years of experience, Dhirendra has been pivotal in India’s success in events like the Thomas Cup and Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.
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Lokesh Negi
Coach
A former national player from Uttarakhand, Lokesh used his BPE and BPED degrees to become a coach, guiding the Indian Junior Team on multiple tours.
Manish Kumar Singh
Coach
Manish's educational journey from Rohtak to Varanasi culminates in a comprehensive coaching philosophy, strengthened by his firsthand experience with the Junior Indian Team.
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Sayali Gokhale
Senior Coach
A two-time Women’s Singles National Champion, Sayali brings her rich experience as a player to mentor future stars.
Muniramu G
Coach
Muniramu combines his computer science background with a recent certification in sports coaching to bring a unique analytical approach to training badminton players.
Pallav Joshi
Coach
Recently certified with a BWF Level 1 and a diploma from SAI NS-NIS, Pallav is the newest addition to our coaching staff, bringing modern training techniques to the forefront.
sports science
Behind every successful player is a team working tirelessly to provide the right environment.
sunil
Strength & Conditioning Trainer
Certified by ACE and ASCA, Sunil blends engineering expertise with advanced S&C techniques to optimise athletic performance through Primal Patterns and elite training methods.
Siddharth Sakalle
Senior Sports Physiotherapist
With over 20 years of experience, Siddharth has worked with Olympic champions, ensuring players stay in peak condition.
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VAISHNAVI DHAMNE
Sports Physiotherapist
With 7+ years of experience, Vaishnavi specializes in injury management, rehabilitation and sports medicine, ensuring elite athletes return stringer and perform their best.
admin & COMPLIANCE
The smooth functioning of PPBA wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated office staff.
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Manjesh T R
Manager of Admin
A sports enthusiast and former state basketball player, Manjesh has been a cornerstone of PPBA’s operations since 2001.
Lohit V
Office Staff
A loyal and hardworking team member since 2004, Lohit contributes to PPBA’s day-to-day success.
Mahendra pal
Hostel In-Charge
A steady and dependable presence, Mahendra ensures that every athlete at the PPBA hostel feels at home and well looked after.
our
partners
Our partners don’t just support us; they share our belief in structure, in depth, and in doing sport the right way. Their support allows us to provide consistent coaching, access to global expertise, and a foundation where athletes can focus on the long haul. These are partnerships built on trust and time.
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